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Boardwalk Trail, Lady Bird Lake
Zilker Botanical Garden
The Bullock Texas State History Museum
The Blanton Museum of Art
Texas Farmers' Market
Zilker Metropolitan Park
ZACH Theatre
South Congress Avenue
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Congress Avenue Bridge
Mexic-Arte Museum
Austin City Limits Live
O. Henry Museum
McKinney Falls State Park
Barton Creek Greenbelt
Neill-Cochran Museum House
Austin Nature & Science Center
State Capitol
Cannon and Belle
La Holly
The capital of Texas, Austin is home to beautiful parks, shops, a diverse choice of activities and great restaurants.
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Austin events:
- South by Southwest (SXSW) - March 7–15, 2025
- Austin City Limits Music Festival - October 4-6 & 11-13, 2024
- Texas Book Festival
- Pecan Street Festival - First Saturday & Sunday in May and the last Saturday & Sunday in September
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